Isaiah 24:10 kjv
The city of confusion is broken down: every house is shut up, that no man may come in.
Isaiah 24:10 nkjv
The city of confusion is broken down; Every house is shut up, so that none may go in.
Isaiah 24:10 niv
The ruined city lies desolate; the entrance to every house is barred.
Isaiah 24:10 esv
The wasted city is broken down; every house is shut up so that none can enter.
Isaiah 24:10 nlt
The city writhes in chaos;
every home is locked to keep out intruders.
Isaiah 24 10 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isa 24:10 | broken the gate, ruined its gates. | Isa 24:12, Isa 5:12, Nah 2:6, Jer 14:2, Lam 1:1 |
| Isa 24:10 | utterly broken down. | Jer 51:34, Jer 50:26, 2 Ch 28:3, Jer 48:17 |
| Isa 24:10 | will be in ruins. | Jer 9:11, Jer 22:6, Isa 3:8, Ez 12:20 |
| Isa 24:10 | becomes like an empty place. | Jer 51:37, Jer 52:12, 2 Kgs 25:9, Jer 7:12 |
| Isa 24:10 | like a wine-press from which the wine has been drained. | Joel 3:13, Rev 14:19, Rev 19:15, Jer 48:33 |
| Isa 24:10 | a wine-press from which the wine has been drained. | Joel 3:13, Rev 14:19, Rev 19:15, Jer 48:33 |
| Isa 24:10 | like a broken pot. | Jer 19:11, Ps 2:9, Rev 2:27 |
Isaiah 24 verses
Isaiah 24 10 Meaning
The city, described as a fortress and stronghold, will be broken down into ruins. This destruction is so complete that it becomes inaccessible, like a broken pot or an emptied dwelling, where no one can enter.
Isaiah 24 10 Context
Isaiah 24 depicts a global judgment. The city in this verse likely represents a powerful, fortified urban center, possibly Jerusalem, or even a metaphorical representation of earthly powers that oppose God. The chapter describes widespread devastation and desolation as a consequence of sin and rebellion against God's sovereignty. This judgment affects all levels of society, leading to a complete breakdown of order and security.
Isaiah 24 10 Word Analysis
- עיר (
ir): City. Refers to an inhabited place, often a center of power or commerce. - מצור (
matsur): Fortification, siege-wall, rampart. Indicates a city protected by strong defenses. - שער (
shaar`): Gate. The entrance and exit of a city, a place of business, judgment, and protection. - ניתץ (
nitsats): Broken in pieces, shattered. Implies complete destruction, not merely damaged. - לה (
lh`): To it, for it. The gate itself will be ruined. - נהרסו (
neh'er'su): They are ruined, demolished. Passive verb indicating destruction brought upon them. - כמקום (
k'makom): Like a place, as a place. Suggests it will be like an abandoned site, devoid of its former function. - ריק (
riq): Empty, void, bare. Emphasizes the hollowness and abandonment of the once-bustling city. - כתת (
k'tatah): Cracked, beaten to pieces, shattered. Similar to "broken in pieces," suggesting a thorough breakdown. - יקב (
yakev): Winepress. A place where grapes were crushed for wine. - דת (
dat): Wine from the winepress. The resulting juice. - כתת (
k'tatah): Broken, shattered, crushed. - יתר (
yeter): Remainder, what is left over, excess. Here it implies the draining of the wine.
Words-group by words-group analysis:
- "the city is broken, its fortification shattered, its gates ruined": This sequence vividly portrays the totality of the destruction of a fortified city. First, the city itself is broken, then its defensive walls (fortification), and finally its crucial access points (gates) are ruined.
- "it will be utterly broken down, becoming like an empty place, like a winepress from which the wine has been drained, like a broken pot.": This part employs similes to convey the complete loss of function and value. The city becomes as barren and useless as an emptied winepress or a shattered pot, stripped of its former life and purpose. The imagery of the drained winepress specifically suggests that its vital product (or metaphorically, its strength/lifeblood) has been utterly removed.
Isaiah 24 10 Bonus Section
The imagery of a winepress is also used in prophecy concerning judgment. For instance, Joel 3:13 describes the wicked being tread in the winepress of God's wrath. The completeness of the draining, leaving nothing behind, speaks to the totality of God's judgment. Similarly, a broken pot is an emblem of worthlessness and destruction. This verse aligns with the prophetic pattern of associating destruction with agricultural imagery, linking the disruption of nature to God's displeasure with human actions.
Isaiah 24 10 Commentary
This verse uses powerful imagery of urban devastation to illustrate the consequences of sin. The breakdown of a city's fortifications and gates signifies the loss of security, protection, and access. The subsequent comparisons to an emptied winepress and a broken pot emphasize the city's complete ruin and utter uselessness. It serves as a stark warning against national pride and reliance on man-made defenses, pointing instead to the judgment that falls upon those who defy God's order. The imagery also foreshadows future judgments and the ultimate judgment where all earthly powers that oppose God will be dismantled.